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Taking care of yourself this exam season
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With June a.k.a. finals season right around the corner, exam preparations and final assignment deadlines begin to consume our every being.
My mish-mash missions
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Ever thought that maybe it's not your dream job you should be pursuing, but something else instead?
Watching more theatre
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As an aspiring thespian, I have a huge affinity for the theatre.
Winter comfort food
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Here’s one of my go-to recipes for an inexpensive, but hearty soup (serves four people in five easy steps) – chicken in clear ginger broth.
Recovering from illness
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Of course there is never a good time to get sick, but it always feels as if it's when you're the busiest.
Closing the age gap
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More and more, I'm witnessing daily tidbits that show less of a divide between the younger and older generations, and it's been warming my heart greatly.
Journalling
I’ve been journalling for years. If I recall correctly, I’ve been journalling since I was in high school.
Review: 4 brilliant TED talks
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Here is my collation of the 4 best TED talks for self development or even if you’re a little curious about the mechanisms of the world.
Movies to wind down with
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Those lecture slides are starting to look boring, huh? Here are some movies you should watch to curb the dullness.
Comfortable in video calls
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In these current times, ensuring people feel comfortable over online video calling platforms is very important.